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Overview

With exponential growth in available data, the analytics discipline has emerged as a key field requiring skilled analysts.

This program provides you with complementary skills in analytics, tapping into studies in statistics, operations research, computer science, information technologies, business, economics, finance and marketing.

The flexibility of the program - allowing you to choose from a diverse range of electives combined with a core of statistics and operations research - will enable you to specialise in the areas that will assist you in the future.

With data-driven decisions now a fundamental part of business operations, this program provides you with the platform to be a business-ready problem solver.

Why study analytics at RMIT?

RMIT is one of the few universities in Victoria that offers a four-year undergraduate degree in analytics.

Our analytics program provides students with a complete package of tools and skills from across several disciplines: statistics, operations research computer, data science and business - making it the most comprehensive offering of its kind in the market.

This analytics program is designed with input from a Program Advisory Committee which is made up of members of the industry who have firsthand knowledge of current trends and demand.

Details

A strong focus of the program is consulting and work-integrated learning.

Analytics in Industry 1 and Analytics in Industry 2 serve as a year-long capstone experience combining work-integrated learning with applied research, bringing all your learning together in a summative and practical way.

This assists you through exposure to industry projects and problems that provide you with hands-on examples for the development of your analytic capabilities.

The School of Science is formally linked to industry through its Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and through various consulting and research projects undertaken by staff.

Members of the PAC provide valuable input and are a major driver for change in the School's programs, particularly with regard to industry trends and future graduate capabilities; the use of state-of-the-art software; and very importantly, support for the introduction of work-integrated learning (WIL) and global engagement.

Feedback from the PAC has been fundamental to the design of the Bachelor of Analytics (Honours) program as a multidisciplinary degree based on a core of mathematics and statistics, computing and business studies.

RMIT partners with SAS the leader in business analytics software. Students who complete Math2202 Data Preparation for Analytics, Math2142 Multivariate Analysis, Math2203 Linear model and design of experiment, and Math2301 Analysis of Large Data Sets are eligible to apply for the SAS® Joint Certificate Program (JCP).

Year 3 is designed to allow students to have a global learning experience in the first semester.

In Year 4 students will have two designated work-integrated learning courses: Analytics in Industry 1 and Analytics in Industry 2.

The following is an example of the courses offered:

Advanced Programming Techniques

Algebra for Information Security

Analytics in Industry 1

Analytics in Industry 2

Analysis of Large Data Sets

Applied Bayesian Statistics

Basic Statistical Methodologies

Calculus and Analysis 1

Calculus and Analysis 2

Coding for Reliable Communications

Database Concepts

Data Preparation for Analytics

Data Visualisation

Discrete Mathematics

Forecasting

Global Analytics

Industrial Research Methods

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus

Linear Models and Design of Experiments

Multivariate Analysis

Programming Techniques

Risk Management

Sampling and Quality Control

Spatial Information Science 1

Statistical Inference

Choose a program structure

Program code: BH119

Title

Location

Duration

Plan code

CRICOS

Bachelor of Analytics (Honours)

City Campus

4 years Full-Time; 8 years Part-Time

4 years Full-Time

BH119

088029D

Choose a program structure

Program code: BH119

Bachelor of Analytics (Honours)

Location

City Campus

Duration

4 years Full-Time; 8 years Part-Time

4 years Full-Time

Plan code

BH119

CRICOS

088029D

Career

Typical career pathways for graduates with analytics skills include quantitative analysts, business analytics consultants, operations research analysts, business intelligence analysts, financial analysts, and statisticians.

Graduates from the field are highly sought-after across both public and private sector organisations, including government, manufacturing industry, financial institutions, telecommunication industry, retail industry and research institutions.

Graduates of this program may be eligible to become a member of the Statistical Society of Australia (SSAI), Australian Society For Operations Research, the American Statistical Association and The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

Admissions

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent year 12 applicants.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options.

RMIT admits students from a range of educational pathways, including Year 12 results, previous higher education or vocational education study, work experience, and for some programs - interviews, auditions or portfolios.

Gain a better understanding of the Admission criteria for this program by viewing RMIT’s Admission information.

The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR or GPA (including any adjustments).

Applicants with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent in 2016, 2017 or 2018. If applicable, this includes equity access schemes and any other adjustment factors.

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible students from SNAP partner schools.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training study

Satisfactory completion of an Australian Certificate IV or above or equivalent.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Satisfactory completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level or overseas equivalent.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent more then two years ago.

You must sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice if:

You have no prior Year 12, VET qualifications, HE results or relevant work experience that meet the minimum entry requirements for the program; and

You are 19 years of age or over (as of 1 Jan 2019) and have not enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years.

VCE units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

For semester 2 intake, this can be completed through the personal statement in the Apply Direct application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program will support your application into RMIT programs through an informal interview process with support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Your relevant life, work, educational and training experience as preparation for study, in addition to any formal qualifications, are all considered.

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

HECS-HELP

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to 100% of their student contribution.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2018 is $298.

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA‑HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.